Through work on real-world research, “RWU excels at providing meaningful engagement, and our students' publications are a testament to that commitment,” said Andrew Rhyne, Professor of Marine Biology.
Led by RWU, five higher education institutions in Rhode Island will collaborate to expand capacity to contribute to the state’s continued growth and leadership in research driven by its universities and colleges.
Associate Professor of Engineering Lillian Jeznach spoke about her research on microplastic contaminants in Narragansett Bay and the benefits of a new Environmental Engineering and Science Lab, made possible with funding secured by Reed.
At this inaugural conference, researchers and practitioners from more than 40 organizations and institutions discussed how to drive meaningful change through the public humanities and arts.
The inaugural aquaculture conference convened researchers, industry professionals, and government representatives from around the world to brainstorm pioneering solutions for sustainable aquaculture and coastal ecosystem health.
With funding from the university, donor gifts, and federal earmarks, students from diverse academic disciplines will benefit from new classrooms, labs, and studio spaces.
KidWind, which has reached more than 1,000 fourth graders, pairs Engineering and Education majors to teach young students about renewable energy through designing and testing their own model-scale wind turbines.
By Mel Thibeault, Jordan J. Phelan ’19, Triniti Brown ’26, and Jordan Durfee ’24
At the Student Academic Showcase and Honors, undergraduate and graduate students across all schools presented their research and capstone projects to the RWU community.
